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RWAMREC’s story is rooted in a vision of a peaceful Rwanda where men and women share roles equally. Discover our journey in promoting gender equality, positive masculinity, and ending gender-based violence. Notre HISTOIRE Le Centre de ressources pour hommes du Rwanda (RWAMREC) est une organisation non gouvernementale qui œuvre pour l'égalité des sexes par la promotion de masculinités positives et d'approches d'engagement masculin dans la prévention des violences basées sur le genre (VBG) au Rwanda. Fondé en 2006 par neuf membres, le RWAMREC a été légalement constitué en 2008 par l'arrêté ministériel n° 114/11 du 3 septembre 2008. L'organisation a été créée pour que les hommes participent à la solution et luttent contre leurs comportements violents. Grâce à ce concept, l'organisation s'est efforcée de faire évoluer les normes de masculinité des hommes et des garçons afin qu'ils deviennent des partenaires positifs et solidaires dans la promotion de l'égalité des sexes au Rwanda. La création du RWAMREC a également été motivée par le fait que la promotion de l'égalité des sexes était perçue à tort comme une affaire exclusivement féminine. Les hommes avaient tendance à s'exclure et certains avaient le sentiment d'être dépossédés de leur pouvoir par l'égalité des sexes au détriment des femmes. Certains hommes ont donc fait obstacle aux efforts d'autonomisation des femmes, tentant de protéger leur masculinité. La réponse du RWAMREC a été de rassembler les hommes pour leur faire comprendre qu'eux aussi bénéficient de l'autonomisation des femmes et participent activement à la promotion de l'égalité des sexes. Depuis sa création, le RWAMREC est passé d'une petite organisation locale à une organisation non gouvernementale active à l'échelle nationale, avec des programmes dans 24 districts répartis dans toutes les provinces du Rwanda. Depuis sa création, l'organisation se concentre principalement sur la promotion d'une masculinité positive et la réduction des violences faites aux femmes et aux enfants par les hommes. Le RWAMREC intervient dans 24 districts du Rwanda pour promouvoir l'égalité des sexes et lutter contre les violences sexuelles et sexistes. JALONS Phase de création (2006-2009) During its creation phase, Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) emerged as a pivotal response to the pressing need for male involvement in achieving gender equality and combatting gender-based violence (GBV) within Rwanda. Founded in 2006 by a group of nine dedicated individuals, RWAMREC was officially established in 2008 under Ministerial Order no. 114/11 of 3/9/2008. The organization's genesis was fueled by a collective recognition of the critical role men must play in addressing the root causes of GBV and transforming harmful masculinity norms. In 2009 the organization received its first funding from the UNDP. Research and expansion phase (2010-2016) In 2010, the Rwanda Men's Resource Centre conducted its first study on masculinities in Rwanda, which helped us to understand deeply the influence that social norms have in norming the relationships between genders and the role of harmful masculinities in causing gender-based violence. Thanks to the research and ongoing advocacy work the organization started implementing different program around the country and join different networks promoting positive masculinities and the Men Engage Approach. Phase de croissance (2017 - 2021) Le Centre de ressources pour hommes du Rwanda (RWAMREC) a été fondé avec la vision de promouvoir une société pacifique où hommes et femmes partagent équitablement les responsabilités, tant au sein des familles que dans la gouvernance sociétale au sens large. Depuis sa création, le RWAMREC se consacre à la promotion de l'égalité des sexes en transformant les perceptions traditionnelles des masculinités et des féminités. L'organisation a débuté son parcours en mettant l'accent sur l'autonomisation des communautés, s'efforçant de créer des environnements où hommes et femmes peuvent œuvrer pour l'égalité. En 2020, nous avons étendu notre champ d'action au-delà du Rwanda et nous sommes enregistrés comme ONG en République centrafricaine. Phase d'adaptation stratégique et de planification inclusive (2022 - en cours) L'élaboration du plan stratégique 2022-2026 du RWAMREC a marqué une nouvelle phase de croissance et d'adaptation. Adoptant une approche participative et inclusive, ce plan a été conçu pour garantir l'adhésion et l'appropriation des parties prenantes. Cette phase de planification stratégique a nécessité une analyse situationnelle approfondie, tirant parti des atouts internes et des opportunités externes, telles que les politiques de soutien et l'engagement des donateurs, tout en s'attaquant aux faiblesses et aux menaces, notamment les problèmes de financement et la résistance des communautés. Vision pour l'avenir La vision du RWAMREC demeure celle d'une société pacifique où l'égalité des sexes est la norme et où hommes et femmes peuvent s'épanouir sur un pied d'égalité. Sa mission vise à transformer les perceptions sociétales par la sensibilisation, le plaidoyer, le développement des capacités, la création de mouvements et la prestation de services. Une approche plus féministe guidera les efforts futurs, avec un dialogue et une collaboration accrus avec d'autres organisations et groupes féministes confrontés à toute forme de discrimination afin de garantir une approche plus inclusive. L'engagement des jeunes sera un pilier de cette vision, permettant à la prochaine génération de défendre l'égalité des sexes et la justice sociale. À mesure que le RWAMREC progresse, il reste déterminé à promouvoir une société inclusive, à promouvoir la justice de genre et à donner aux générations futures les moyens de défendre les valeurs d'égalité et de respect. Rejoignez-nous dans notre voyage ! RWAMREC invites you to join us in this transformative journey. Together, we can build a society where gender equality is not just a goal but a lived reality. Whether through partnership, advocacy, or community engagement, every effort brings us closer to a more just and equitable world. Impliquez-vous

The Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Program (GEWEP) empowers 173,000 vulnerable women and girls across Rwanda’s Southern Province through economic and social initiatives. To prevent backlash and SGBV, the program actively engages men, couples, community activists, and local leaders. RWAMREC leads male engagement efforts using the Journey of Transformation, community activism, and partnerships with opinion leaders to foster lasting gender equality. GEWEP GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM It is known that development programs aiming at empowering vulnerable women are likely to increase the risk of sexual and gender based violence, as a form of backlash by men and communities. To prevent such risk, the Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Program in Rwanda-known as GEWEP- has been consistently engaging men and local leaders, in order to create a conducive environment for rural women to be economically empowered, able to take decision about their income and live a life which is free from violence. The program is implemented in all districts of the Southern Province and aims at empowering socially, economically and politically 173,000 vulnerable women and girls. With funding from the Norwegian Government, the GEWEP program is coordinated by CARE Rwanda, and implemented in collaboration with a consortium including African Evangelical Enterprises (AEE), Pro-femmes Twese Hamwe and the Rwanda Men’s Resource centre (RWAMREC). While AEE and Pro-femmes focus mainly on the women’s empowerment component through the Village Saving and Loan Associations (known as VSLAs), RWAMREC is in charge of engaging the women’s husbands, in order to promote gender equality and prevent SGBV. RWAMREC does this using the three following approaches: 1- the Journey of Transformation (JoT), which is a 17-week-long training program for couples. Women in VSLAs and their husbands are taken through different sessions, in which they learn how to challenge rigid gender roles and norms, to create a more equal relationship among spouses and a healthier and ultimately more prosperous family; 2- the Community Activism Model: some women and men trained through the JoT are selected to become Community Activists (CAs) and receive extra gender training. They become a network of local activists able to sensitize their communities about basic concepts in gender and power, and who can support other families in conflict resolution. The CAs - together with other couples in the communities reached out by them-create Men Engage Clubs at the local level, to keep discussing and addressing cases of family conflict and SGBV within their own communities. 3- Opinion leaders, including local leaders and religious leaders are also regularly engaged at the local level, to make sure they support the work of the CAs and the ME clubs, in fighting and prevent SGBV. By working with men and community members, RWAMREC intends to challenge social and gender norms that might hamper the results of women’s empowerment initiatives. By engaging men, RWAMREC has the important task to ensure that women's empowerment is supported by their own husbands, families, and communities. Gender equality becomes everyone’s concern and business and can be sustained over time! TESTIMONIES GEWEP BOOKLET

Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is an NGO promoting gender equality, positive masculinities, and engaging men to eliminate Gender Based Violence (GBV). HOMMES QUI TRAVAILLENT AVEC LES FEMMES POUR PROMOUVOIR L'ÉGALITÉ DES SEXES Who we are Rwanda Men's Resource Centre RWAMREC est une ONG rwandaise qui mobilise les hommes comme alliés pour promouvoir l'égalité des sexes par une masculinité positive. Grâce à ses nombreux programmes, RWAMREC couvre l'ensemble du territoire national et met en œuvre de nombreuses stratégies internationales. 18 ans d'expérience 104 000 + couples 45 000+ jeunes 30 districts EXPLORER NOTRE IMPACT : RAPPORT ANNUEL 2023 RWAMREC PUBLICATIONS We share the results of our research as well as all of our publications with all those who are interested in the subject. EXPLORER LES IMPACTS DE BANDEBEREHO SUR SIX ANS SUR LA VPI ET LA VCI DERNIÈRES NOUVELLES Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici. SUIVEZ-NOUS SUR NOS RÉSEAUX SOCIAUX RWAMREC TV NOS PARTENAIRES To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Abonnez-vous à notre newsletter Enter your email here Sign Up Thanks for submitting!

The Kataza Program empowers Rwandan women through financial inclusion and gender equality. Led by BRD and the MasterCard Foundation with partners like RWAMREC, it builds national leadership and financial skills. RWAMREC trains partners and participants in gender-transformative approaches to remove financial barriers for women and youth. KATAZA Kataza Program: Empowering Women Through Financial Inclusion The Kataza Program is committed to advancing women's economic empowerment in Rwanda by promoting financial inclusion and fostering gender equality within communities. This initiative strengthens local leadership, enhances financial literacy, and drives positive behavioral change through capacity-building and community engagement. The Kataza program is implemented by a coalition of partners, led by BRD in partnership with the MasterCard Foundation, including RWAMREC, African Management Institute, Amir, Mvend, and I&M Bank. RWAMREC’s role is to build partners' capacity in gender mainstreaming and to train project participants in the Gender Transformative Approach (GTA) and the Men Engage Approach, ensuring the removal of financial inclusion barriers for youth, particularly women. Problem Statement Despite progress in gender equality, many Rwandan women still face significant barriers when it comes to economic participation and leadership. Deep-rooted gender norms often limit women's opportunities to engage in financial activities, take on leadership roles, and exercise agency in decision-making within households and communities. The lack of supportive social structures, coupled with limited financial inclusion, prevents many women from reaching their full potential. RWAMREC mission The Kataza Program seeks to break down these barriers by promoting gender equality through financial inclusion and community engagement. Implemented by RWAMREC, the program focuses on transforming social norms and encouraging the active participation of men in promoting gender equality. RWAMREC Core Interventions The Kataza Program combines capacity building, community engagement, and transformative education to foster inclusive financial environments. Its key activities include: Training Growth Guides and Village Agents to strengthen local expertise and empower communities from within. Conducting gender audits of financial institutions to ensure that services and practices are equitable and inclusive. Providing capacity building for financial service providers (FSPs) to establish gender-responsive financial systems. Facilitating the Journey of Transformation (JoT) training for couples, supporting women entrepreneurs by promoting shared household responsibilities and financial transparency. Establishing Micro-Enterprise (ME) Clubs to offer practical tools, business development support, and networking opportunities for women. Training agents of change on community engagement strategies and gender equality advocacy. Leading community awareness campaigns that challenge harmful gender norms and encourage inclusive leadership. Organizing quarterly feedback meetings with agents of change to promote continuous learning, adaptation, and reflection. Our partners The partners’ coalition is led by BRD in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, and includes RWAMREC, AMI Rwanda, AMIR, Mvend Rwanda, and I&M Bank Rwanda. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Explore RWAMREC’s Annual Reports to learn about our impact, progress, and achievements in advancing gender equality and preventing gender-based violence across Rwanda. Transparent, data-driven, and community-focused. ANNUAL REPORTS Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici.

Explore Twubakane, a powerful radio drama by NOVAH in partnership with RWAMREC, following Kazimiri and Jeanine as they navigate family life, gender equality, and non-violence. A story of transformation, shared decision-making, and respect. TWUBAKANE About TWUBAKANE RWAMREC (Rwanda Men's Resource Center) is proud to lead the Tinyuka! (Ose!) project, a socio-economic reintegration initiative for teenage mothers in the Remera and Rwimbogo sectors of Gatsibo District, Eastern Province of Rwanda. This project aligns with RWAMREC’s mission to engage men to promote gender equality, eradicate gender-based violence, foster positive masculinity, and empower women and girls. Despite national efforts to reduce teenage pregnancies, the rates remain concerning, especially in Gatsibo, which records the highest prevalence in the country. Teenage mothers often face health risks, social stigma, school dropout, exclusion from their families, and economic dependency. Tinyuka! (Ose!) directly addresses these challenges by empowering teenage mothers to rebuild their lives with dignity and independence. Our Approach The project focuses on a holistic and transformative approach, strengthening teenage mothers' social and economic integration while also addressing broader community attitudes. Key pillars of the project include: Capacity building on gender equality, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and entrepreneurship. Support for income-generating activities (IGAs) to enable young mothers to move from informal to formal sectors. Formation of savings and credit groups (Ibimina) to build solidarity and financial resilience. Engagement of fathers and adolescent fathers through positive masculinity workshops to create a supportive environment. Community sensitization to challenge harmful gender norms and promote sustainable change. Our Impact Through Tinyuka! (Ose!), RWAMREC works to: Train 60 teenage mothers aged 12–19, including young mothers living with disabilities, in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business development. Provide start-up capital and kits to support their small businesses, primarily in the sale of fruits and vegetables. Facilitate psychosocial support and mental health services through partnerships with professional counselors. Train 60 fathers of teenage mothers and 60 adolescent fathers on gender equality, violence prevention, and positive masculinity. Mobilize local leaders, families, and the wider community to foster an environment of acceptance, support, and opportunity for teenage mothers. Why Gatsibo? Gatsibo District has the highest recorded teenage pregnancy rates nationally, fueled by poverty, limited access to reproductive health services, and prevailing gender inequalities. Tinyuka! (Ose!) is a timely and critical intervention to help break this cycle and offer a brighter future for teenage mothers and their children. Sustainability RWAMREC ensures sustainability by: Strengthening existing community structures and partnerships with local government, women’s organizations, and youth groups. Actively involving beneficiaries in project monitoring and evaluation. Promoting positive masculinities to shift social norms and guarantee longer-term community transformation. The project builds on RWAMREC’s proven success in similar initiatives, such as the Huye District project, and is expected to deliver lasting change for beneficiaries and the community at large. Together, we can help teenage mothers reclaim their future with confidence, dignity, and opportunity. Tinyuka! Ose! — Dare to Rise!

The Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC) offers a rich online library of key resources on gender equality, GBV prevention, and positive masculinity. Explore our growing collection designed to inform, inspire, and support transformative change. Resources CENTRE Gender glossary Gender equality Gender equity Youth Engagement Gender Equality in Conventions and Laws All our RESOURCES Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici.

Discover the national and international partners who support RWAMREC’s mission to promote gender equality, positive masculinity, and violence prevention. Together, we create lasting change in Rwanda’s communities. OUR PARTNERS Working Together for Gender Justice and Social Transformation RWAMREC proudly collaborates with government institutions and development partners to promote gender equality, positive masculinities, violence prevention, and social justice in Rwanda. Our Collaboration with Government Institutions RWAMREC works in close partnership with key government agencies to align our programs with national policies, scale impact, and ensure sustainability. These partnerships support our shared mission to build a just and inclusive society where all individuals, regardless of gender, can thrive. Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) MIGEPROF Ministry of Health MINEDUC NCDA Development Partners Supporting Our Mission Our development partners provide essential support—technical, financial, and strategic—allowing us to expand our reach and deepen our impact. Their contributions are key to advancing our work on gender equality, violence prevention, sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), and community transformation. Men Engage Alliance IDRC - CRDI Global Innovation Fund GIZ Generation Gender Equimundo The Trust Fund for Victims - ICC OXFAM Norwegian People Aid Food for the Hungry Show More Partnerships That Power Progress tnerships That Power Progress At RWAMREC, we believe that sustainable development is only possible through strong partnerships. Our collaborative approach ensures programs are inclusive, locally relevant, and community-driven. By uniting efforts across sectors, we can challenge gender norms, end violence, and promote equitable opportunities for all. Interested in Partnering With Us? Are you an organization, funder, or institution committed to gender equality and social justice? RWAMREC welcomes new partnerships that align with our vision of a more inclusive and peaceful Rwanda. We look forward to exploring ways we can work together. CONTACT US KG 11 Ave, YYUSSA PLAZA, Kimironko, 2nd Floor - P.O. Box 5768, Kigali, Rwanda Submit Thanks for submitting! What Our Partners Say At RWAMREC, we believe that sustainable development is only possible through strong partnerships. Our collaborative approach ensures programs are inclusive, locally relevant, and community-driven. By uniting efforts across sectors, we can challenge gender norms, end violence, and promote equitable opportunities for all. ZERYN SARPANGAL DRK Foundation It was wonderful to work the storytelling narrative with the broader team at RWARMEC. Their passion, commitment and intentionality of the programs came through that work. ANNA WIREN Consultant Today, I identify as a reformed feminist, convicted and baptized into the MenEngageapproach. Not merely because I can back up my stances with miles of research material in my support, but also because I have courageously taken a step of faith to envision a future in which men and women can work together for change. GARY BARKER, Equimundo President & CEO This is what RWAMREC is all about: it is determined to fight GBV, no matter the road ahead. Fidele and its team won't give up on the first obstacle because they know how gender equality can benefit all of us.

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Learn about RWAMREC’s mission, vision, and values as a leading organization promoting gender equality and positive masculinities in Rwanda. Discover our commitment to engaging men as partners in ending gender-based violence and advancing women’s rights. Who WE ARE RWAMREC The Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is a Rwandan organization promoting gender equality through men's engagement as supportive partners, fathers, and agents of change. At RWAMREC we promote positive masculinities and femininities and fight any form of gender-based violence (GBV). A peaceful society where women and men share roles and responsibilities in raising families and governing society through equality and respect. To promote gender equality by transforming masculinities and femininities through awareness creation, advocacy, capacity development, movement building, and service delivery. Our Story In 2006, a visionary group of Rwandan men founded RWAMREC, recognizing that men's resistance was a major barrier to gender equality. Realizing this system harmed women, children, and men alike, they chose to lead by example. Committed to promoting positive masculinities and addressing power dynamics, they sparked vital conversations in Rwanda and beyond. Believing that "when one of us is not free, none of us is free," they continue to inspire a movement towards a just and equitable society. RWAMREC full story Safety All women and childrens have to right to live in safety and dignity. RWAMREC is committed to promoting positive forms of masculinities, engaging men as supportive partners to create enviroments where all women and children feel safe. Partnership RWAMREC will work in consultation, collaboration and partnership, seeking inputs and sharing information to develop strategic and actions to advocate for and work toward ending violence agaist women and children. Empowerment We are committed helping people reach their full potential by providing them with tools, resources and support. Systemic change RWAMREC will work toward creating social system and institutions that are rooted in equality. Systemic change enacts changes beyond individuals, individual organizations, single problems and single solutions. Equality The root causes of violence agaisnt women and children are societal, and the solution lie in the changing values, attitudes, behaviours, structures and system to achieve gender equality. RWAMREC will advocate for equity and social justice in an effort to adress and eliminates barriers to inclusion. Who WE ARE and who WE ARE NOT

The Rwanda MenEngage Network (RWAMNET) unites organizations engaging men and boys for gender equality, GBV prevention, and improved health outcomes in Rwanda. Coordinated by RWAMREC, RWAMNET promotes advocacy, capacity-building, and policy change through the MenEngage approach. Active since 2008, the network supports youth-led action, civil society engagement, and gender-transformative policies through collaboration and information-sharing. RWAMNET The Rwanda MenEngage Network (RWAMNET) brings together organizations to engage men and boys for gender equality in Rwanda. As a national MenEngage network, we aim to work together to protect human rights, prevent violence, and improve health-seeking behaviours and health outcomes, including preventing HIV in Rwanda. The network focuses on advocacy and mobilisation, network leadership and information-sharing, especially on male engagement approaches in Rwanda. RWAMNET was established in 2008. The network is supported by a national Steering Committee and is chaired and coordinated by the Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC). The Steering Committee provides guidance and technical assistance to the network in implementing the MenEngage approach in Rwanda by the different network members, and to ensure proper coordination of efforts to promote gender equality and GBV prevention through the engagement of men and boys. The pathways and long-term objectives for Generation Gender in Rwanda reflect the global Theory of Change and include: 1. Public support: A growing number of young men and women are mobilised to promote gender justice and prevent GBV on and offline in Rwanda. 2. Policy change: Gender machineries and other high-level government institutions are open and positively adhere to feedback from CSOs and communities for gender transformative and youth-inclusive policies and laws. 3. Civil society strengthening: Rwandan civil society has increased understanding of policy formulation mechanisms and using evidence to act as effective monitors and advocates for gender justice, gender transformative and youth-inclusive laws and policies.

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